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Sunderland's John O'Shea urges teammates to improve quickly
John O'Shea urges his Sunderland teammates to improve quickly following their disappointing League Cup defeat to Middlesbrough yesterday.Oct 31, 11:24
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Tony Mowbray delighted with derby success
Middlesbrough manager Tony Mowbray says that he is "delighted" for the club following their derby victory over Sunderland.Oct 31, 00:01
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Sunderland's Martin O'Neill: 'Middlesbrough deserved to go through'
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill laments his side's performance in their 1-0 defeat to Middlesbrough in the fourth round of the League Cup.Oct 30, 23:58
The Match
Match Report
Scott McDonald's goal in the 39th minute is enough for Middlesbrough to edge out North East rivals Sunderland in the Capital One Cup.
Team News
Martin O'Neill hands Louis Saha a start alongside Steven Fletcher in Sunderland's League Cup tie with Middlesbrough.
Preview
Sports Mole previews Sunderland's clash with Middlesbrough in the fourth round of the League Cup on Tuesday.
Build-up
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Scott McDonald: 'Middlesbrough can upset Sunderland'
Middlesbrough striker Scott McDonald believes that his side can cause a surprise and beat Sunderland on Tuesday night.Oct 30, 11:12
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Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill focused on progressing in League Cup
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill says that a quarter-final place in the League Cup is a big "incentive" for his players when they take on Middlesbrough tonight.Oct 30, 10:50
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